He was born March 16, 1933, in Anna, Ohio, to the late Anthony and Elizabeth (Siegel) Geise. On September 8, 1956, at St. Remy Catholic Church in Russia, Don married Margaret L. (Dapore) Geise who survives.

Don was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He retired in 1996 from the Monarch Machine Tool Co. in Sidney where he had been the machine shop supervisor. Years ago Don drove truck for Ernst Gravel in Houston and had been engaged in farming all of his working life.

He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Sidney VFW, the Monarch Retiree's club and life member of the Fort Loramie American Legion and McCartyville Knights of Columbus.

Don was affectionately known as "Big D" and the Mayor of Uno. He was a dedicated care-giver; he always put his family first and especially enjoyed following his grandchildren's school and fair activities.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Monday, July 3, 2017, at St. Michael Church in Fort Loramie with Rev. Steven Shoup presiding. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery with military honors provided by the American Legion.

Friends may call Sunday 2:00 to 8:00 PM and Monday 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie.

Memorials may be made to the Fort Loramie Rescue Squad or charity of choice.